We have one job...”make disciples”Matthew 28=16-20

by Thom Bacon

Introduction:

I. Jesusʼ resurrection inspires WORSHIP from His disciples.

Matthew 28:16-17

Who are we allowed to worship?

Exodus 34:14Deuteronomy 6:13Deuteronomy 10:20

Had Jesus been worshipped before?

Matthew 8:2Matthew 9:18Matthew 14:33Matthew 15:25Matthew 28:9

II. Jesusʼ resurrection demonstrates His AUTHORITY/POWER to His disciples. 

Matthew 28:18

Jesusʼ power before His death

Jesusʼ power at his death & resurrection

John 10:17-18

Jesusʼ power in the future 

Luke 21:27Revelation 19:11-16

III. Jesusʼ resurrection demands OBEDIENCE from His disciples to His commission

Matthew 28:19-20a

What does it mean to “make disciples”?

John 8:31

Unbelievers —> Coverts —>Baptized believers/Church Members —>Disciples

IV. Jesusʼ resurrection guarantees His enduring PRESENCE with His disciples. 

Matthew 28:20bActs 1:8-9

Application:For yourselfFor your familyFor your church